Canton Tea Co.

Canton Tea Co is a specialist tea company sourcing the finest whole leaf teas. Each season we buy direct from tea estates in China, India and Taiwan so our teas are always fresh and full of flavour. They are hand-picked and skillfully made in the traditional way – just as they have been for thousands of years. Canton teas win numerous Gold Stars each year at the UK’s Guild of Fine Food Great Taste Awards. Our range includes classic Indian teas, rare and traditional Chinese varieties and an organic herbal range.

Canton Tea Co is an online business selling direct to our customers. Our teas are also served in Michelin-starred restaurants and top hotels and are sold in Harrods, Harvey Nichols and John Lewis Food Halls as well as the National Trust and the East India Company.

There are 229 reviews available for this category, for 88 different varieties.

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Canton Tea Co. 2007 Lincang Cooked Loose Puerh

Canton Tea Co. Superior Bai Lin Gong Fu

Dan's review:"In the cup, its flavor wins you over with wonderful flavors of toasted nuts, slight spice, hints of lemon, toffee… needless to say, it is incredibly delicious."Read review »

9.6/10

Geoff's review:"I'm gonna have to side with the lesser maiden this time 'round - only by a hair, though - and that doesn't discount how excellent this was."Read review »

9.7/10

Canton Tea Company Superior Pouchong

9.5/10 — 1 review

Sophie's review:"This cup is light but sparkling and flavourful. The flavour profile is mostly sweetly floral but also combines vanilla and fennel, especially during its long lasting finish. Highly recommended!"Read review »

Jamie's review:"When you are surrounded by the scent of jasmine blossoms, the smell is absorbed by your senses on several levels and impresses you differently the longer you are around the scent. That this experience has been captured and genuinely reflected in the taste of the infused leaves of the tea plant is wonderful to consider!"Read review »

Melanie's review:"The taste was exquisite! It was gentle, smooth, creamy, and made me feel like I was sitting in a garden surrounded by jasmine."Read review »

9.5/10

Lynn's review:"This time the delicate sweetness of the tea came through much stronger, coating the inside of my mouth like honey."Read review »

9/10

Canton Tea 2010 Bo You "Imperial Red" Cooked Puerh

9.1/10 — 1 review

Shaiha's review:"I really didn't know what to expect when I took my first sip so it was a wonderful surprise. There was such a feeling of richness and depth that I had to take a minute to savor it."Read review »

Canton Tea Co. Mi Lan Dan Cong Oolong

Shaiha's review:"Highly recommended for those quiet moments of the day. The layers of flavors just beg to be teased out and enjoyed. "Read review »

9.1/10

Sophie's review:"Startlingly bursting with honey flavour, flowery and fruity notes also pitch in to complete the picture of this exceptionally sweet tea. Highly recommended!"Read review »

9.5/10

Vanessa's review:"While the underlying flavor is one of a honey-like sweetness, a pungent and ripe (or perhaps over-ripe) fruit flavor is the prominent flavor. This is hands-down the most intriguing tea I have had in a very long while, and I am already craving my next cup of this tea."Read review »

9.5/10

Canton Tea Co. Pouchong

9.1/10 — 5 reviews

Daniel's review:"A perfect everyday tea at a surprisingly reasonable price, Canton Tea's Baozhong is a quintessential among others of its kind."Read review »

Melanie's review:"It's a very unique taste - and lingers quite a while on the tongue. There's a slight sweetness and a very lovely leafy flavor which gets stronger after swallowing the tea!"Read review »

9/10

Canton Tea Co. Ye Sheng Wild White Tea

Vanessa's review:"it is simultaneosly sweet (think honeydew or some other sweet melon), earthy or mineral-like, and grainy, although it is the creamy sweetness that prevails over other flavor notes"Read review »

Canton Tea Co. Wuyi Shui Xian (Water Sprite)

CJ's review:"Takes a beating and still delivers a vibrant cup. Treat it well, and you have a many-faceted jewel."Read review »

10/10

Canton Tea Company Hong Shui

9/10 — 1 review

Dan's review:"The initial cup is wonderful from the start - sweet and dry, full-flavored, aromatic, and entirely drinkable. A second infusion is even more flavorful and enjoyable. A third infusion presents the sweetest and smoothest cup yet!"Read review »

Canton Tea Co. White Peony

Canton Tea Co. Silver Needle White Tea

8.9/10 — 6 reviews

Emma's review:" The smell of the tea leaves dry was very melony and sweet, steeped the scents deepened to smell exactly like a bail of fresh hay. It was the same of the tea liquor in my mug. "Read review »

8/10

Alexa's review:"This tea is creamy and velvety, as though the leaves not only changes the taste of the water but the consistency. It seems to coat your mouth with honeydew."Read review »

Canton Tea Co. Imperial High Mountain Dragon Well

8.9/10 — 2 reviews

Daniel's review:"A step higher in grade (and price) than Canton's Superior Long Jing, yet two steps below in its final result. Was I being punked?"Read review »

8.3/10

Samantha's review:"This tea is so smooth and has that perfect roasted nut taste of hazelnuts or chestnuts with a subtle floral bouquet that lingers on the tongue along with a long lasting nutty finish. "Read review »

9.5/10

Canton Tea Co. Jade Tips

8.9/10 — 2 reviews

Alexa's review:"This tea is superb! The freshness and the slight kick of flavor balance flawlessly. It is easy to just drink cup after cup of this tea."Read review »

9/10

Samantha's review:"Mao Jian, or Jade Tips is an easy every day drink that could suit the needs for any green tea fan. It is a happy medium between the citrus and vegetal flavor spectrum. This is a great cup for introducing friends to green tea, the price is reasonable and the quality is superb."Read review »

Vanessa's review:"This tea, with its rich caramel notes, is one worth drinking, although the quality and strength of flavor appear to be very responsive to brewing parameters. "Read review »

8/10

Jamie's review:"Just a look at the beautiful leaves will give you plenty to think on as you steep and sip this lovely tea. It seems appropriate to enjoy this tea when you have some time on your hands."Read review »

Raven's review:"I’m not sure what I like better, the creamy, lush feel or the twists of fruitiness in the enduring aftertaste but either way, the tea has hardly any green and a roasty finesse. "Read review »

Canton Tea Co. Castleton Moonlight First Flush Darjeeling

8.7/10 — 3 reviews

Dan's review:"Bold malty and floral notes that linger and taper off to a more mouth-cooling sensation at the finish - not unlike a peppermint tisane, but with a sweet kiss of honey and toffee."Read review »

7.8/10

Geoff's review:"The first flush definitely had some of the same traits as its later kin, but it's overall character was more quintessentially Darjeeling."Read review »

Canton Tea Company Black Pearls

8.7/10 — 3 reviews

Shaiha's review:"A delicious black tea that is molded into a convenient form to carry or measure. Definitely worth the cost to pick some up for a treat."Read review »

9.2/10

Sophie's review:"These pearls are a pleasant way to enjoy a good quality Golden Yunnan, with lots of complexity and relief. They strike a nice balance between delicate honeyed notes and more robust wood and tobacco tones."Read review »

7.9/10

Vanessa's review:"There is a wonderful spiciness that can only come from a quality Yunnan. I also note a mild caramel-like sweetness, gentle fruit notes, and a subtle earthiness; these make for a well-rounded, smooth-sipping cup."Read review »

9/10

Canton Tea Co. Huo Shan Huang Ya

8.7/10 — 3 reviews

Sophie's review:"More robust and flavourful than a white tea, this offering is still light and delicate. The aftertaste features a sweet, minty feeling that feels cool and tingly on the lips. Amazing!"Read review »

9.5/10

Samantha's review:"Yellow teas typically are void of the grassy, vegetal flavors and were a favorite of Mao Zedong, Chinese communist revolutionary."Read review »

7.5/10

Geoff's review:"Like all yellow teas, this was a stubborn, flighty maiden with a disagreeable temperament. But once her needs were met, she was the best tea love a tongue could have."Read review »

Canton Tea Co. Magnolia Blossom Oolong

Shaiha's review:"After trying out this Dan Cong, I can see why they have such a strong following. This is really a fantastic oolong."Read review »

9.3/10

Vanessa's review:"The primary flavors that strike me are a soft peach-like fruitiness and a gentle floral flavor, although a sort of pungent creamy bread or baked good flavor lingers in the background."Read review »

7/10

Raven's review:"The tea truly captures the magnolia's spirit in its uncannily magnolia bouquet. Such a bright, delicate perfume, flourishes from a creamy depth while the flavour relaxes into a lighter magnolia still so genuinely pretty yet pleasantly weighted by a starchy fullness. "Read review »

8.2/10

Vanessa's review:"The flavor of this tea is, in a word, remarkable. It is rich and complex, with a seemingly unending variety of flavor elements. "Read review »

Canton Tea Co. Assam White

8.6/10 — 2 reviews

Vanessa's review:"This tea blends subtle hints of malt, hay, and fruit to create a drink that is clean and easy-drinking. The maltiness is a testament to the tea's Assam origins, but the intensity of this tea's malty flavor is a far cry from that of its black tea counterpart. "Read review »

Canton Tea Co. Vanilla Black

8.5/10 — 3 reviews

Sophie's review:"This is a vanilla blend for black tea lovers, as the leaves' contribution is of outstanding quality and can be clearly tasted. Delicious!"Read review »

8.3/10

Samantha's review:"This Vanilla Black combines organic Indian Vanilla with Yunnan Black and Bai Lin Gong Fu, a Fujian black. These teas combine wonderfully with vanilla. There is definitely a distinction between all three elements, nothing is muted, and no flavor is predominate. The vanilla blends together two delicate black teas and gives way to a sweet, caramel afternoon delight."Read review »

8.8/10

Vanessa's review:"The vanilla flavor is clearly detectable, but it is soft, almost subtle, such that you can enjoy the high-quality black tea base in addition to the vanilla yumminess."Read review »

8.5/10

Canton Tea Company Long Jing Shi Feng #43

8.5/10 — 1 review

Jamie's review:"Drily sweet tones and a very slightly bitter or mineral aspect treble pleasantly with a brothy smooth vegetal taste that is just excellent.
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Raven's review:"Infused with twists of pineapple and kiwi, the tea's juicy sparkle is sweetly refreshing which makes the long, aftertaste an unexpected delight. "Read review »

8.8/10

Dan's review:"An award-winning tea, combined with the potent and magnificent aroma of the dried leaf, that leaves a feeling of anticipation and excitement running high. However, the final delivered product was generally average when considered alongside other high-quality loose leaf oolongs. "Read review »

Melanie's review:"As expected, it brewed up a gentle green clear liquor, and smelled very sweet. It tasted sweet too, with a slightly creamy background, and fruity notes. I tasted a bit of citrus as well."Read review »

Vanessa's review:"This tea was remarkably sweet, with the sweetness perhaps most evident in the finish and aftertaste. The main body of the tea is equal parts savory and sweet, with the savory side hinting at grainy, nutty, and yes, even green bean, flavors. "Read review »

Canton Tea Company Yunnan Rose

Canton Tea Co. Jiu Qu Hung Mei

8.4/10 — 2 reviews

Raven's review:" The flourish of fruitiness in the delicately floral bouquet infuses each sip with a lovely cherry almond or almond extract flavour for a whimsical diversion from the more typical mineral, grainy black tea flavours. "Read review »

8.1/10

Vanessa's review:"Strong malty notes really lead the way, but there is also a distinct fruitiness which provides a pleasant and natural sweetness. "Read review »

8.7/10

Canton Tea Co. Xing Ren Dan Cong

Vanessa's review:"It has the nice ripe fruit notes of a good Dan Cong oolong, with just a hint of earthy flavor. There is a very subtle almond flavor, but it is so subtle that had I not been looking for it, it may have gone unnoticed. "Read review »

Canton Tea Co. Lui An Gua Pian Green Tea

Samantha's review:"The subtle dark chocolate that I had smelt in the dried leaves arrived in my mouth like a gift on Valentines with a floral bouquet to compliment it."Read review »

9/10

Canton Tea Co. Aged Tie Guan Yin (Heavy Roast)

8.3/10 — 1 review

Sophie's review:"This oolong strikes a pleasant balance between more robust roasted grains and lighter stone fruit flavours. It would be a nice treat for tea connoisseurs who want to wow their friends with an aged tea."Read review »

Vanessa's review:"The dry leaf's spiciness that so captivated me is merely an afterthought in the taste, but there is so much else going on here that I am easily distracted by the many other flavors. "Read review »

8/10

Canton Tea Co. Tie Guan Yin

Sophie's review:"This is a nice example of the greener end of oolongs. Easy to drink, floral and light bodied, it would make a nice introduction to the world of oolongs for those who have yet to experience it. "Read review »

Laura's review:"he first thing that I noticed when I began to sip this cup is that the oolong tastes very green and has lots of floral notes. The other thing that I found noteworthy about this first infusion is that it offered up some nice buttery notes and left behind a creamy mouthfeel."Read review »

7.75/10

Vanessa's review:"In addition to the prominent flowery flavor, there was also an unexpected creaminess present. It is not that the tea's texture was creamy but rather that there was this buttery-like flavor that gave the impression of a creamy tea. "Read review »

Raven's review:"The air of mystery evoked by the calico coloured leaves unfolds with as much interest in the cup with a spicy sweetness to the muscatel scent and a toothsome toastiness to the tea's glide."Read review »

8.7/10

Vanessa's review:"Crisp muscatel notes were followed by a fruity/citrus flavor that delivered an almost-bitter zing. The tea had a complex flavor, yet was aslo smooth and easy-drinking."Read review »

8/10

Geoff's review:"A lot of Darjeelings, regardless of flush, have a very brisk introduction in flavor, spice and grape dominating. This eased its way in."Read review »

Canton Tea Co. Fuding Bai Hao Yin Zhen (Silver Needle White Tea)

Canton Tea Co. Wuyi Rou Gui Oolong (Cinnamon)

8.2/10 — 2 reviews

Vanessa's review:"There are a variety of flavors coming through, but for me the primary notes are the roasty-toasty and fruity flavors. While not the strongest flavor this tea has to offer, the cinnamon component is substantial enough to capture my attention. "Read review »

Canton Tea Co. Yellow Gold Oolong

8.1/10 — 7 reviews

Shaiha's review:"As far as the taste goes, this tea does have a strong mineral flavor which when wrapped by the sweetness from the floral component makes for an interesting juxtaposition. "Read review »

Samantha's review:"Though the taste is obviously floral, it's very distinct and unlike any floral tea I have had. It has a clean nutty flavor to it, toasty and very linen-like. It has the smell of a delicate flower. "Read review »

Canton Tea Co. Canton Karma (Organic)

Sophie's review:"Warming, sweet and filling, this is a great blend to take out the evening chill. Somewhat like a tea-less chai, it features prominent ginger, fennel, and cardamom notes. "Read review »

8.2/10

Canton Tea Company Pouchong

8.1/10 — 1 review

Sophie's review:"This tea is very easy to drink, with its smooth, buttery feel and light floral and fruit notes. While some pouchongs are more immediately sweet, the "brothy" notes of the first infusion offer something unique green tea lovers will appreciate. "Read review »

8.1/10

Canton Tea Co. Organic Dragon Well

8/10 — 1 review

Daniel's review:"Finding a Long Jing perfectly balanced with delicate notes and a prominent nuttiness is awfully hard to come by, but Canton's Dragon Well is spot on."Read review »

8.0/10

Canton Tea Co. Yunnan Rose

8/10 — 2 reviews

Samantha's review:"What I love so much about this tea is that the rose flavor is fresh and there are no additional flavorings with this tea, just simply rose and black tea. Grab a taste of online at Canton's website and relax into a cup that will have you. "Read review »

8.5/10

Christopher's review:"Extremely soothing and relaxing. The smell of the rose invokes calm and the taste of the tea relaxes the muscles. Its quite a sensation."Read review »

7.5/10

Canton Tea Yunnan Gold Pearls

8/10 — 1 review

Emma's review:"Upon pouring boiling water through my infuser, the pearls very slowly unfurled to reveal long, black leaves that infuse one of the most interesting and beautiful black teas I've ever tasted.
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Vanessa's review:"The brewed tea is intensely infused with jasmine. I am not sure that this tea would appeal to a broad audience, but as far as pleasing a specific niche of jasmine tea lovers, this tea should succeed and succeed well. "Read review »

Canton Tea Co. Yin Zhen (Silver Needle) 2009

Lynn's review:"It was like a very light honey, or clover nectar—a flavor I have come to associate with white tea. It lingered in my mouth and throat, together with the floral fragrance, between sips."Read review »

8/10

Dan's review:"A great, delicate and sweet Silver Needle that - like most - offers a variety of flavors and experiences with each cup."Read review »

7.5/10

Canton Tea Co. Big Red Robe Oolong

7.6/10 — 4 reviews

Samantha's review:"This tea is more of an afternoon pick me up, it would go well after a nice coffee cake. It features floral and cocoa flavors along with a toasted flair. "Read review »

8.0/10

Geoff's review:"on taste, that smoke transitioned to something with a fruit-floral center more in line with a high altitude oolong."Read review »

Vanessa's review:"When made properly (with a large volume of leaves), this tea is delicious and drinkable, although still a bit milder than other Big Red Robe oolongs."Read review »

7.5/10

Canton Tea Co. Superior Earl Grey

7.5/10 — 1 review

Geoff's review:"Aside from the slight dryness, it was a good Darjeeling. I'm hard-pressed to call it an Earl Grey, though. Earl Darj or Raj Grey, maybe?"Read review »

7.5/10

Canton Tea Co. Bai Ling Gong Fu

7.5/10 — 1 review

Vanessa's review:"Smooth, rich, and very flavorful. The primary flavor that I picked up on was a caramel-honey flavor, although there was a certain malty quality as well. "Read review »

7.5/10

Canton Tea Co. Lychee Black Tea

7.4/10 — 3 reviews

Sophie's review:"Very floral and sweet, with a smooth tea base and intense fruit notes, this blend would pair well with creamy deserts. Lychee fans will not be disappointed, especially at this reasonable a price point!"Read review »

Canton Tea Co. Canton Chai

7.2/10 — 4 reviews

Shaiha's review:"An enjoyable chai made with quality ingredients that will easily stand up to operator error. I do recommend it for delicious cup."Read review »

8.7/10

Jamie's review:"There are plenty of peppercorns but the tea is not overtly peppery. Ginger flavors are mild as well, which surprised me. The ginger and cinnamon elements of this blend are more evident as conductors of warmth and a mild robustness."Read review »

6/10

Vanessa's review:"This is certainly a subtle approach to a spiced tea. Even the black tea base itself is surprisingly gentle on the taste buds."Read review »

Canton Tea Co. Wild Mountain Black

Daniel's review:"The sugary elements are not the strongest one will find in a black tea, but they invite a whole host of unique tasting notes that all blend with one another for a fantastic profile. "Read review »

8.3/10

Samantha's review:"This cup drinks like a layered trifle. First you experience the malt, then a layer of caramel arises, as the caramel dissipates spice finishes. "Read review »

8.9/10

Sophie's review:"This tea manages to be both light-bodied and sprightly but decadently flavourful at the same time. It's definitely worth a splurge! "Read review »

Canton Tea Co. Lapsang Souchong

7/10 — 1 review

Troy's review:"its more rewarding and less abrasive as the products of good smoking should be. But if your expecting an over-the-top souchong to shine through milk or lemon your barking up the wrong tree."Read review »

7/10

Canton Tea Co. 1st Flush Darjeeling (Giddapahar China Delight)

6.9/10 — 3 reviews

Bryan's review:"Overall, this tea was rather average. While it had the flavors that most darjeelings have, it lacked any real smoothness and purity of flavor to be an excellent tea."Read review »

5/10

Vanessa's review:"The tea's flavor was dominated by grassy and straw notes with an underlying muscatel flavor. I found the tea to be bitter and that astringency did take away from my overall enjoyment of the tea."Read review »

6.5/10

Geoff's review:"After a quick swish-around from cheek-to-cheek (like mouthwash), I picked up a muscatel note; more in line with a grape wrapped in ginger, though. Quite alluring."Read review »

Dan's review:"I can certainly see that this tea would not appeal to everyone, as it is definitely a bit "out there", but is also a tea I would urge any white tea connoisseur to try. It is certainly one-of-a-kind, and "wild" is a perfect descriptor for it."Read review »

8.7/10

Canton Tea Co. Sweet Osmanthus Flowering Tea

5.3/10 — 2 reviews

Katie's review:"The silver needle part is pretty good, but I'm sure Canton's other white teas are far better than "pretty good," so I'd rather just buy some of those."Read review »

6.5/10

Lynn's review:" It continued to hover at the waterline, with small pieces breaking off and sinking to the bottom. So far, despite the good flavor, it was a less-than-inspiring presentation: messy, slow, and unattractive. After five minutes it had finally opened, sort of, but was still hanging upside down at the top of the pitcher, with untethered tiny white osmanthus flowers clogging the works."Read review »

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